Auld Lang Syne
"Reggie can I talk to you outside for a moment." I asked her silently hoping she couldn't hear the nervousness in my voice. Tonight was the big night. Tonight on New Year's Eve I was finally going to tell Reggie Rocket how I felt about her.
"Yeah sure Twist." She said aloofly.
"Let's go out on the patio away from the party. I think we'd be able to hear each other a little better." I said as I led her outside.
"So what did you want to talk about?"
"I just didn't want to do this in front of everyone but the thing is, I like you. A lot. And I have for a really long time." I confessed. My words came out in one quick and excited jumbo.
Her eyes bulged out of her head for a moment. Clearly she was surprised by this news. My heart sank. There goes years of friendship thrown away because I couldn't keep my mouth shut. God maybe I am as dumb as everyone says I am.
The ambivalent party noise suddenly turns to the new year's countdown.
"Look Reg I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to-" Was all I could manage before she wrapped her arms around me and pulled me close for a kiss right as the chorus of 'Happy New Years' erupted from the living room.
She pulled back gently and looked into my eyes. "I think it goes without saying, but I like you too." She smiled softly and took my hands.
"You do?" I asked in near disbelief.
"Yeah. And I have for a long time too. I was just worried that you saw me as just a friend so I kept it to myself." I noted the blush creeping onto her cheeks.
"So this whole time we've had crushes on each other and we've both been too scared to say anything?"
"Looks like it." She said with a little giggle. Her laughter seemed to calm the last bit of lingering anxiety I felt.
With new confidence I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her close to me once again. Her arms went around my neck. I rested my chin on the top of her head. I could smell the perfume she wore for the occasion. Vanilla and coconut. I never had a favorite scent before but I think I just found it.
"Happy New Year Reggie."
"I couldn't think of a better way to start the year." She said.
I hugged her a little tighter. My heart felt full.
Sorry for the late update. I originally wanted to do another Christmas song but I had the worst time trying to put it together. Everything felt OCC or just plain corny. And that's saying something since this series is 90% mush. Here's something cute and quick. I envision them being young, awkward teenagers for this ficlet. Happy New Years to all.